Michigan State University plans to ban whiteboards on dormitory doors for fall of 2017. This comes after a long line of complaints of the boards being used to bully students with racist and inappropriate remarks.

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EAST LANSING, Michigan — For years, men and women have struggled with the idea of finding the right shade of beauty for their skin and having it fit to their complexion and skin type. There has always been a debate between drugstore makeup companies like Maybelline and Covergirl compared to high-brand cosmetic companies like […]

Matt St. Germain strives to bring some positivity into this world and others’ news feeds St. Germain is a master’s student at Michigan State University. He makes it a priority to inspire and influence others. Spartan Newsroom: Please tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, interests and goals? Matt St. Germain: I am […]

The challenge of leaving home to pursue a career in collegiate cross country has been difficult for Robert “Bobby” Crowley. Crowley, 18, was born in Carlow, Ireland. The freshman ran cross country at Knochbeg College before coming to the U.S. and enrolling at Michigan State University. For Crowley, he has witnessed significant culture change.

Aug. 1, until the middle of November. January until May. And three weeks off in July. Any die-hard football fan knows why I left out December. This is the life of a college football coach. For me, it’s all too familiar. It’s also the life of my dad. Ron Burton’s coaching experience Graduate assistant coach (1992-93) […]

From non-profits and local community members to city advisors and corporations, there is a lot going on in and around East Lansing to improve sustainability and access to recycling. Vast improvement in these areas is no easy feat, but people at all levels of the community are working to increase access to going greener.